We recently discussed points to consider when selecting a person to do the taxes for a small business. I pointed out that it’s critical to find someone who is in business all year long, rather than someone who concentrates on working mostly during the tax season. I was trying to stress how important it is […]
Gifts have been a major part of conducting business since, well, people started being susceptible to bribes, which I pin at around day one. I say that with tongue firmly planted in cheek, but we have to admit that in the business world there is a line between noting and honoring an ongoing relationship with […]
Did the “turkey shortage” rumor cross your path? Supposedly prices were going to jump last week just in time for Thanksgiving. Hogwash! (Unfortunately, “turkeywash” just doesn’t sound right.) There were plenty of great deals on turkeys at your local supermarket. However, the “yes there is a shortage and no there’s not a shortage” news stories […]
In my first article on Flashfunders I described how they were meeting the needs of both startups and investors. They’re giving startups a fast and clean way to access seed money and they’re giving accredited investors an easy way to get a portion of their portfolios in startups. And, I need to mention, at no […]
Earlier I related part of a conversation I had with Alignable cofounder and CEO Eric Groves. I explored his excellent observation that the biggest advantage small businesses have over their mega-corporate competitors is “proximity to the customer.” Our conversation ranged beyond that point and I want to share a few more areas that we covered. […]